Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.2 m high, decumbent or scrambling subshrub. Leaves linear-lanceolate, not imbricate, with 1 main vein, the others branching off, not reaching the margins, bladder cells domed, apex recurved. Flowers solitary, shades of white or pale yellow. Flowering time Nov.-July. Capsules 4- or 5-locular, valve wings present. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 235-241. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Decumbent, scrambling, succulent shrub, rarely erect, with weak branches. Leaves not overlapping, flat, up to 35 mm long, tips recurved, bladder-cells small but conspicuously vaulted, secondary veins curved. Flowers stalked, whitish, ± 20 mm diam. Fruit 4(5)-locular, valve wings present. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Karroid areas. Upper Karoo, Dry Highveld Grassland. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 235-241. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Between and in the districts of Prieska, Beaufort West, Cradock and Calvinia. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Karroid areas, climbing in other bushes. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 8(Append.): 9 (1791)
Mesembryanthemum anatomicum Haw. var. emarcidum (Thunb.) DC.
Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 3: 450 (1828)
Sceletium emarcidum (Thunb.) L.Bolus
Published in: Handb. Succ. Pl. [Jacobsen] 3: 1411 (1960)
Tetracoilanthus anatomicus (Haw.) Rappa & Camarrone, nom.inval.
Mesembryanthemum anatomicum Haw.
Published in: Misc. Nat.: 50 (1803)
Mesembryanthemum anatomicum Haw. var. fragile Haw.
Published in: Revis. Pl. Succ. : 169 (1821)
Sceletium anatomicum (Haw.) L.Bolus
Published in: S. African Gard. 17: 399 (1927)
Sceletium dejagerae L.Bolus
Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 126 (1929)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| countryman's treacle | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. |
Sceletium emarcidum (Thunb.) L.Bolus |
| guena | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Sceletium anatomicum (Haw.) L.Bolus |
| kannawortel | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Sceletium anatomicum (Haw.) L.Bolus |
| kon | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Sceletium anatomicum (Haw.) L.Bolus |
| Kougoed | Afrikaans | Shearing, DAMB; Van Heerden, K. 1994. Karroo. S. African Wild Fl. Guide 6: 192-192. Bot. Soc. SA, Claremont, Cape Town. |
Sceletium emarcidum (Thunb.) L.Bolus |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Aizoaceae
SUBFAMILY Mesembryanthemoideae
GENUS Mesembryanthemum
SUBGENUS Phyllobolus
SPECIES emarcidum
30 results for Mesembryanthemum emarcidum Thunb.
Year
Barcode: PRE0764033-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10405 | 2005-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Tanqua Karoo; ± 72 km from Matjiesfontein on Karoopoort road.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Slope: none. Low struggling succulent with old leaves persistent and dry.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0791463-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 6724 | 1993-8-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Anysberg Nature Reserve. About halfway between Goodehoop and Vrede.
General notes: Succulent Karoo. Dry, sandy riverbed. Robust, erect, much branched, woody shrublet. Leaves succulent. Florets white in terminal heads.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0685537-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 1234 | 1986-1-10
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK; ENTRY GATE. FLATS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0820069-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10231 | 1990-5-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Addersfontein.
General notes: Karroo. Procumbent. Straw-coloured flowers. Conf. M. Jordaan Ex Kirstenbosch (NBG)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0591263-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 602 | 2004-8-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District: Tankwa Karoo National Park, near Paulshoek. End of mountain track.
General notes: Moderate slope. Prostrate or climbing into other bushes. Fruit present.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1474516-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 5146 | 2014-1-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville, Hantam National Botanical Gardens Estate, Maayerskloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0396488-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 3384 | 1940-10-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0396485-0 Collector(s) & number: Dyer, RA, 1024 | 1927-9-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIV.; 15 MI. N. OF CRADOCK-BARODA , KOPPIE E. OF RIVER FROM STA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0396483-0 Collector(s) & number: Foley, WJ, 166 | 1921-11-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, WILLISTON DIV.; WALLEKRAAL; MT. SLOPES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0764032-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9663 | 2003-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District. Farm Blesfontein. S of Sutherland on escarpment.
General notes: On edge of escarpment (Roggeveld Plateau). Slope: none to gentle. Pasture rich in sheep dung. Common in spots. Shade of grass and tussock. Height: ± 3-5 cm. Always found growing in Merxmuellera Bromus? tussocks. Leaves bright green, Only makes few fruit (vegetative rooting).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0396482-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, H-J E, 9828 | 1963-10-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; BETWEEN CALVINIA AND LOERIESFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0663906-0 Collector(s) & number: Bengis, BK, 493 | 1984-11-5
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; KAROO NAT. PARK; ON KLEIPLAAT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0764034-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9256(b) | 2002-9-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert District; ± 12 km E of Klaarstroom on road to Willowmore.
General notes: Slope: gentle. With soft leaves, bright green, borne erect.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0897927-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 13063 | 2011-10-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Loeriesfontein area, ± 5 km SE of Loeriesfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0396486-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 9626 | 1920-10-
South Africa, Cape Province, VERLATENKLOOF; FOOT HILLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0753312-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6117 | 2005-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Karoo National Park. Brandewyngat north of Korannasfontein Mountain.
General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Upper Nama Karoo. Flowers cream, stem creeping on soil level.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0586235-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3476B | 1999-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, ± 20 km from Beaufort West on road to De Rust.
General notes: Dark pink capsules. Decumbent herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0680019-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 1109 | 1984-10-9
South Africa, Cape Province, FRASERBURG DIST.; LAYTON.; ESELRAND, E SLOPE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0897920-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 13042 | 2011-10-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Loeriesfontein area, 4 km on Brandvlie road from Loeriesfontein.
General notes: ODB 156-2011 Permit no. Flora 017/2/2011(N. Cape)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0036771-0 Collector(s) & number: Johanssen, Y, 99 | --
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia, Brandvlei
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800879-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 1821 | 1998-9-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape, Sutherland, Roggeveld Tankwa Karoo, Langekloof.
General notes: (Botsoc Roggeveld Heritage Weekend 1998 Expedition)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0142165-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomas, M, 8952 | 1986-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape, (3119CD Calvinia) top of Botterkloof
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800880-0 Collector(s) & number: Haselau, C, 274 | 1986-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Central Cape, Ceres District, Farm Thyskraal 80, on the gravel road to Ceres, 43 km from Ceres turn-off sign, hill.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)235-241
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum Klak, CIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2007
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A phylogeny and new classification for Mesembryanthemoideae (Aizoaceae) Klak, C; Bruyns, PV; Hedderson, TTaxon 56(3)737-356
2001
BOOK
Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae F-Z Hartmann, HEKO1996
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Gerbaulet, MBotanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 118:
1960
1960
BOOK
A handbook of succulent plants: Descriptions, synonyms and cultural details for succulents other than Cactaceae, Vol. 3 Jacobsen, HJHBlandford Press, London
1928
BOOK CHAPTER
Notes on Mesembrianthemum and allied genera Bolus, HML1-16
University of Cape Town, Cape Town
1927
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Plants - new and noteworthy Bolus, HMLSouth African Gardening & Country Life 17: 177-178
1923
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
The genera Aloe and Mesembryanthemum as represented in Thunberg's herbarium Brown, NEBothalia 1(1-3)139-169
1828
1821
1791
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Thunberg, CPNovorum Actorum Academia Caesareae Leopoldinae-Carolinae Naturae Curiosorum 8:
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